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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,665.12, 22,998.75 and 9,593.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,665.12, 22,998.75 and 9,593.82 is: 13,239.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,665.12 : 22,998.75 = 9,593.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,665.12/22,998.75 = 9,593.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,665.12x = 22,998.75 × 9,593.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,665.12x = 220,645,867.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,645,867.73/16,665.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,239.98

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